WELCOME, THIS IS US

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Clarendon Street Vets is a small, independent, family-owned practice based in the centre of Cambridge.

We are very much a part of the local community, having recently celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of the practice at the site. 

Our experienced vets, friendly staff and comprehensive range of facilities and services attract clients looking to build a lasting relationship with our practice.

We are the only independent practice remaining in Cambridge. This means we can run the surgery in the same way we always have, with integrity, flexibility, compassion, and good humour, and the best interests of our clients and their pets at the heart of everything that we do.

Meet the Team

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  • BVSc MRCVS

    VET & DIRECTOR

    Patrick qualified as a veterinary surgeon from The University of Berlin in 1992. He spent time working in Norfolk and Northumberland before moving and settling in Cambridge. In 1998 he took over the clinic, running it alone until 2018 when he was joined by his niece, Harriet. Patrick has a passion for wildlife and conservation and has recently completed his Masters with the University of East Anglia.

    He lives at home with his family, their dogs, Dudley and Toast and Wolfie the cat, another one of Samba’s kittens.

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  • BSc (Hons) BVSc MRCVS

    VET & DIRECTOR

    Harriet graduated from Bristol in 2012. She spent a few years at a small referral clinic in London before moving to Cambridge in 2018 to become a partner in the practice.

    Harriet loves being part of the team at CSVS, enjoying the variety the job brings. She has a particular interest in internal medicine.

    In her free time Harriet enjoys exploring the outdoor space that Cambridge has to offer with her family,  and loves being outside in the garden.

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  • BVSc MRCVS

    VET

    Maria graduated from the University of Cordoba in 2004 and has since worked in a number of UK practices, from Inverness to the Isle of Wight.

    She joined the Clarendon Street team in 2022 and has really enjoyed getting to know our clients and their pets.

    In her spare time María loves spending time outdoors in nature with her friends and family. Animals have always been her passion so to be a vet and able to help when they become unwell is the most rewarding part of her job.

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  • MA VetMB MRCVS VET

    Rachel graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2020 at Emmanuel college and has enjoyed working as a small animal vet in St Neots and Newmarket since. She joined our team in March 2025 and has a particular interest in ophthalmology.

    Outside of work, Rachel volunteers as a Girl Guide leader and enjoys camping. She loves spending time gardening, baking and swimming, when not busy with her family and Hungarian Vizslador, Samson (who likes to keep Rachel on her toes!)

    She is really looking forward to joining our team and getting to know all our lovely clients and their pets!

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  • REGISTERED VET NURSE

    Sarah graduated in 2022. She started her training at a busy RSPCA clinic and then spent a few years at a small animal practice in Bishop Stortford. Prior to nursing, Sarah completed a degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. She loves all aspects of veterinary nursing, but has a particular interest in anaesthesia.

    Outside of work, Sarah enjoys time spent walking her black Labrador, Delta, and has musical aspirations. The piano is ready in the living room, she just needs to learn how to play!

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  • REGISTERED VET NURSE

    Amber graduated with a degree in Veterinary Nursing from Anglia Ruskin University in 2016. Her particular interest is in diagnostic imaging, but
    her favourite aspect of the job is the variety… Every day is different!

    When not at work Amber loves spending time with dogs, Chip and Freddie. Amber also enjoys the gym and keeping fit and is due to
    complete a particularly gruelling challenge for charity this autumn.

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  • REGISTERED VET NURSE

    Catriona graduated as a Veterinary Nurse in 2009, and has worked in small animal clinics in Essex ever since. She really enjoys working in smaller practices, where she can get to know the patients and their owners. Cat shares her home with live with her husband and their cats, rabbits and chickens. When not spending time with her pets, she enjoys growing vegetables on her allotment.

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  • RECEPTION & ADMIN

    Anna is a former BBC researcher with a passion for the natural world and birds of prey in particular. She used to work as a falconer and animal trainer at Banham Zoo and moved back to Cambridge to complete her BSc and MSc in Animal Behaviour.

    Anna hopes to train as a vet in 2025. When she is not working or caring for her significant collection of animals she enjoys wildlife photography, bird watching and rehabilitates sick and injured wildlife and abandoned pets for the local RSPCA.

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  • RECEPTION & ACCOUNTS

    Nancy has worked at the practice on and off for nearly 25 years so is a familiar face with many of our clients. She studied Animal Behaviour and has worked in lots of different roles within the veterinary industry including shelters, sales and teaching. Nancy shares her home with a collection of animals including 1 dog, 2 cats, and 5 chickens, and in her spare time enjoys gardening and folk music!

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  • RECEPTION

    Alaina joined the team in August 2022. She has recently completed a Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management, and would love one day to work in animal rescue and rehabilitation. She loves all animals, particularly rabbits, sharing her home with a house rabbit called Black Bunny.

    When she is not at work, Alaina enjoys walks and bike rides with her family, gigs and the odd romance novel!

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  • RECEPTION

    Sue is an integral part of the practice who first handed Patrick a scalpel in 2005! She usually works Saturday mornings but can often be found popping into the clinic for a chat or bringing food parcels to refuel the team. Sue is much adored by practice cat, Samba, whose daughter Lypsy migrated across the road to live with her. As well as working at the surgery, Sue runs a small publishing company and an excellent B&B!

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  • BOOKKEEPER

    Sarah graduated at Falmouth College of Arts and worked as an administrator and bookkeeper at the University of Cambridge and in biotech companies before joining the Clarendon Street vets team. She works behind the scenes as Bookkeeper for both practices. 

    Sarah grew up with dogs but currently makes do with a husband and son, who are less furry but almost as messy. She enjoys singing as a member of a community choir and going for long walks.

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  • PRACTICE CAT

    Samba arrived at the practice as a stray 12 years ago and never left. Not long after arriving, Samba gave birth to 6 kittens, including Lypsy, who stayed with her mum at the practice until recently  deciding to move in with Sue across the road! Samba can mostly be found snoozing on the back of the sofa or sitting on the windowsill, keeping an eye on goings on in the street and chirping at birds on the rooftops opposite.

Visiting Specialists

  • MA MEd VetMD PhD DECAWBM(AW) CertVOphthal CertWEL FHEA FRCVS

    David qualified from Cambridge Veterinary School in 1988 knowing from the start that he wanted to devote his professional career to veterinary ophthalmology. 

    He worked at the Animal Health Trust and the Royal Veterinary College where he undertook a PhD in ocular immunology. This remains one of his main interests, although cataract epidemiology and exotic animal ophthalmology are also high on the list! David has written books and book chapters in ophthalmology and spoken on the subject internationally. He also has interests in animal welfare and how his Christian faith impacts on his veterinary work. He runs the ophthalmology clinic at the Queen´s Veterinary School Hospital and is happy to see any cases or discuss them by phone 07939074682 or e-mail dlw33@cam.ac.uk if referral is not an immediate option. 

    You might be interested in his website at davidlwilliams.org.uk where interesting cases are posted to let you see the cases he examines. 

  • MVetPhys  NAVP (category 2 member) RAMP

    Hanna Crook, of HC Veterinary Physiotherapy will be offering physiotherapy sessions for dogs at our Church Street practice every Monday from the 24th of November. 

    Physiotherapy can be an excellent way to help animals move more comfortably, manage pain, and improve their overall quality of life. Whether they’re recovering from injury or surgery, or simply feeling the effects of age. 

    Hanna, who runs HC Veterinary Physiotherapy, holds a master’s degree in veterinary physiotherapy and is fully insured and RAMP-accredited, ensuring your dogs are in skilled and caring hands. Hanna is passionate about supporting each animal’s individual needs; creating bespoke, tailored treatment plans to help them live their happiest, most comfortable lives.  

    Bookings can be made by contacting our reception team. If you would like to find out more about how physiotherapy can benefit your dog Hanna will be happy to chat with you!

  • BVMS DVR MRCVS DIPECVDI

    Paddy qualified from Glasgow in 1989 having wanted to be a vet since she was 4. She is committed to providing high quality diagnostics with a patient orientated ethos and remains very aware that imaging is only one part of the diagnostic work up for any patient.  

    Cambridge radiology referrals, established by Paddy in 1998, is one of the UK’s most experienced providers of outpatient imaging. Their service is very different from many others in that each patient is seen by a radiologist who directs and is present throughout the whole procedure. They will make decisions about the type of scan, additional areas, additional procedures, and whether biopsy is possible and appropriate, ensuring they get the maximum information from the procedure. 

    Appointments with Paddy can be arranged at our Church Street Surgery. 

    cambridgeradiologyreferrals.com